Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) is a research bureau within the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry providing professionally independent, world-class research, analysis and advice to inform decision-makers on current and future policy challenges affecting Australia's primary industries.<br /> <br /> ABARES was formed following the merger of the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) and the Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) in 2010.

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The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) enables Victoria's agriculture and food sectors to maintain and enhance a reputation for world-class food by sustainably increasing wealth, employment and investment in regional communities.

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Agriculture and Food group facilitates the development of self-reliant, profitable, competitive and sustainable Australian farm businesses and industries.

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The Cotton Research and Development Corporation's (CRDC) objective is to provide a more sustainable, profitable and competitive cotton industry, providing increased environmental, economic and social benefits to regional communities and the nation.

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Broadacre farmers in Victoria grow a range of crops on over 3 million hectares of land. Wheat is Victoria's largest crop, followed by barley, oats, canola, field peas, lentils, faba beans, chickpeas, lupins and triticale. Many farmers also cut grain crops – primarily oats and vetch – for hay.

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The Grains Research and Development Corporation is responsible for planning, investing and overseeing research and development, delivering improvements in production, sustainability and profitability across the Australian grains industry.

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The horticulture industry in Australia is valued at $3.5 billion and in Victoria is worth $1.3 billion per annum. DPI supports 8,500 enterprises employing 50,000 people full-time and up to 100,000 during harvest periods.

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DPI offers producers access to trade information and market analysis and has an ongoing commitment to encouraging a productive, competitive and sustainable farming sector.

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The Murray Valley Citrus Board (MVCB) is dedicated to providing a wide range of information and services to the citrus industry, particularly to citrus growers, packers and marketers in the Murray Valley region of Victoria and New South Wales.

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The issues paper covers all parts of Australia's food supply chain–from paddock to plate. It poses questions for discussion and feedback. The paper also summarises the wide range of food-related government policy and programs and key facts about our food supply chain. Submissions on the 'Issues paper to inform development of a national food plan' have now closed.

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